ADVOCACY

One of the objectives of Georgia PKU Connect is to support efforts on behalf of the PKU community. Often these efforts are in conjunction with other organizations, particularly the National PKU Alliance. Please visit the National PKU Alliance Advocacy Page regularly to stay up to date on federal legislative activities and action alerts.

Have you ever been traveling or faced with an emergency situation where you realized you weren’t fully prepared? We’ve all heard that we should be prepared for emergencies but for those with rare genetic disorders, there are some special considerations … (read more)

A little more than a year ago, the Medical Nutrition Equity Act (MNEA) was introduced in Congress…
Exactly what is MNEA? MNEA would ensure that public and private insurance covers medically necessary foods – medical formulas and low protein modified… (read more)

The National PKU Alliance has teamed up with 29 other organizations to pass the Medical Nutrition Equity Act (MNEA) by 2018! Under the leadership of the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), the newly formed Patients & Providers for Medical … (read more)

Did you know that PKU children are entitled to assistance under the National School Lunch program? It’s true. If your child attends a school that receives funding under the National School Lunch program, the school is required to make accommodations … (read more)